People Australia

  • searches all National Centre of Biography websites
  • searches all National Centre of Biography websites
  • searches all National Centre of Biography websites

Browse Lists:

Cultural Advice

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website contains names, images, and voices of deceased persons.

In addition, some articles contain terms or views that were acceptable within mainstream Australian culture in the period in which they were written, but may no longer be considered appropriate.

These articles do not necessarily reflect the views of The Australian National University.

Older articles are being reviewed with a view to bringing them into line with contemporary values but the original text will remain available for historical context.

Colleano, Con (Cornelius) (1899–1973)

tightwire artist

Con Colleano, Australia Post, postcard 1997

Con Colleano, Australia Post, postcard 1997

State Library of Victoria, 56207732

© Copyright People Australia, 2012

Con Colleano, Australia Post, postcard 1997

Con Colleano, Australia Post, postcard 1997

State Library of Victoria, 56207732

Life Summary [details]

Birth

26 December, 1899
Lismore, New South Wales, Australia

Death

13 November, 1973 (aged 73)
Miami, Florida, United States of America

Cultural Heritage

Includes subject's nationality; their parents' nationality; the countries in which they spent a significant part of their childhood, and their self-identity.

Occupation